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Re:Equality is prevented by the misperception that it harms ... by stale2002 on Sunday May 08, 2022 @09:48PM (#31309671)
> I would prefer that the state treats every one equally, instead of trying to equalize something as elusive

I don't think you quite understand here. There are ways of helping out marginalized groups, with their specific problems, and still treating everyone equally.

For example, when there are laws that are passed, that make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal, this disproportionally helps out women, with this problem that they mostly face.

But, even though, yes, this helps this marginalized group, it is still equal. Sexual harassment is still illegal, whether it happens to either men or women, but passing such a law does help this marginalized group more.

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Re:Equality is prevented by the misperception that it harms ... by turtledove on Monday May 09, 2022 @02:50AM (#31311336)
You are correct, of course, but equality can be deployed the opposite way as well. The law that says "no sleeping under bridges" impacts different groups unequally.
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